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Took an hiv rna test at 15 days post exposure, it was negative. i also took took the fourth generation hiv test at 41 days post exposure, it was negative. are my results conclusive?

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Dr. Yvette Kratzberg answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Typical testing regimen is at 1 month (more than 28 days) and 6 months. If either is positive, you will be offered medications that reduce the viral load in your bloodstream. You should talk to your Dr about using PrEP while you are waiting for results, and even if they come back negative. These prophylactic meds can prevent HIV infection during high risk encounters.

Answered 7/8/2021

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To be sure you need a negative test result at 6 months after exposure. For healthy diet: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/., exercise 30 minutes/day, drink enough water daily so your urine is mostly colorless, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs. Get HPV and Covid vaccines. Wish you good health!

Answered 7/8/2021

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

CDC and other expert advice is that 6 weeks (actually 45 days, but 6 weeks is OK) is conclusive for the antigen-antibody (AgAb, "4th generation") HIV blood tests. Even though your AgAb test was a bit early, the combination of negative RNA at 2 weeks plus your negative AgAb result is also conclusive. There is no need for any further tests. The only exception is that PEP or PrEP prolongs the window

Answered 7/11/2021

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